Luxury from the Sofitel

Advantages: Gorgeous rooms, nice facilities and great location
Disadvantages: Price may be too much for those on a budget

...On a recent work trip to Paris I went to see a variety of hotels - in fact I saw quite a few of the same hotel chains including the Mercure, Novotel and Sofitel and from the Sofitel chain this was one of them; Sofitel Le Faubourg. The Hotel: The Sofitel Le Faubourg is a luxury hotel in the heart of the city centre. A four star hotel that has a variety of room types and an elegant style it has a range of amenities to suit every type of holiday maker. Location: The Le Faubourg hotel has a brilliant location in terms of how of how central it is to the Champs Elysee and so not far from many of Paris' main sights and also in terms of the fact it is on a road that is not directly open to traffic unless specifically going to a building on the street. The result is a very quiet location even on front facing rooms which is quite...

frankiecesca 24.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel Le Faubourg - Paris Demeure Hotels, Paris

Great stay in a Sofitel

Advantages: Lovley room, great value room service, central location
Disadvantages: Bath was to small, Price

...So myself and my girlfriend went travelling around the world visiting 29 countries from July to December. We stayed in budget accommodation all around the world, some of it was good enough and the rest well thankfully we survived unscathed. However when we arrived in Sydney things changed. My girlfriends mum had treated us to a hotel break away in the Sofitel for four nights as our Christmas present -------------------Our arrival-------------------- We arrived into Sydney from Bali, but arrived at the domestic terminal as we changed at Darwin in the early hours of the morning. We jumped in a taxi straight outside the airport. Taxis appeared to be plentiful which can be rare at airports sometimes. The taxi driver instantly offered us two routes to get to the hotel. These choices were simple the cheap slow option or the expensive...

mtpatton 25.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney

Sophisticated Sofitel!

Advantages: Great rooms, staff and location
Disadvantages: Not the cheapest hotel!

...About the hotel: The Sofitel Hotel is operated by the Accor Hotels and is located on 45 West 44TH Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, right in the heart of Midtown, and is the perfect location to explore Manhattan in easy walking distance of Times Square, Grand Central, Fifth Avenue shops, Macy's, Bloomingdales, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and most of the major attractions! The hotel is only about three years old and is immaculate inside, with an opulent lobby, including a very comfortable seating area at the entrance to the hotel. The check-in staff are efficient, very polite and courteous, and extremely helpful. The most common phrase to be heard as you wander through the lobby is often 'Bonjour' or 'Bonsoir' a nice touch! The rooms: The hotel rooms are quite spacious (not as large as some U.S. cities, but this is New...

nickjj78 12.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel New York, New York City

Taba Heights Sofitel REVIEW

Advantages: food, all includive, alot of activities
Disadvantages: tips, short day, food service

...seem to bargain these before you are awake. Walking along the beach you pass such hotels as the Marriot and Hyatt Regency which all look nice although not as luxurious as sofitel. When i went (oct/nov) the sun rises at about 5.30 and sets at 5.00. Meening to get the best of your holiday you have to get up early otherwise the day seems to escape you. It is also very good that it is all inclusive which includes meals, drinks and pizzas! If you do think of going you should take alot of spare change as EVERYONE WANTS TIPS and is part of the Egyptian culture. Everyone will expect to recieve a tip, even the cleaner and if they dont get one they will hassel you into it. They also give you the opportunity to go on daily trips at an extra expense but you do need to hand over your passport for all of these trips. Unfortunately i didnt go on any...

phil098 30.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel Taba Heights, Taba

Sofitel ....Heaven at Athens airport

Advantages: Luxury just steps away from the airport
Disadvantages: That I cant stay there more often

...Location: ######## Sofitel are a large chain of hotels across the world that are 4/5 star. I have only experience of the ones at Athens and Gatwick airports. The Athens Sofitel is the only hotel right on site at the airport. It is just across the road from the airport and is perfect for a transfer. All other transfer hotels are a coach ride away (Holiday Inn) or are in the town itself which is about 1 hour bus ride away. I found details of the Athens airport on the internet when searching for somewhere to stay to kill a 10 hour wait between flights and expected to get the normal bored airport reception that I have experienced before at a highly inflated price.I liked the fact that I could stagger across and not have to worry about getting back to the airport in the morning. The hotel itself looks like a square box that...

garageroom 21.11.2006 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel Athens Airport, Spata

Sofitel Fiji: so good, you may never leave the hotel grounds

Advantages: Great location, wonderful facilities, very friendly staff, the swimming pool is bliss
Disadvantages: smallish room, slow service

...When traveling to Fiji a couple of years ago, I spent 5 days at the Sofitel there; a wonderful experience! Transportation The hotel arranged a shuttle from the airport, where I was greeted by musicians. This welcome with relaxing music ertainly set the tone for the rest of the stay. The trip from Nadi airport to the hotel took nearly 30 minutes, giving me the opportunity to enjoy the view. The traffic at Fuji is a breath of fresh air after the chaos that is Dutch rush hour: there was room to spare on the excellent roads! On a side note, the shuttle can be used to make a tour; It comes across a number of 5-star hotels and gives you a quick impression of what the island has to offer. Design of the hotel The hotel has been designed in French style, but with a typically Fiji touch to it. As at the airport, I was greeted by...

hetvuurtje 15.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Denarau Island

Sofitel hotel in LA - for our honeymoon

Advantages: The most comfortbale bed in thw world!
Disadvantages: Phone calls cost!!

...For our honeymoon we went to several places in the US, we stayed in LA for 4 nights all at the Sofitel hotel. We also stayed at the famous - Waldorf Astoria in New York and the Sofitel hotel comes very close to the Waldorf in terms of our favourite. The location of the hotel is not the best, i.e it is not in the middle of all the action, however tl not be a hindrance if you rent a car, and I suggest very strongly that you should rent a car because it is almost impossible to get round LA without it. We only stayed in a standard room but it was huge!! The best bit about it was the bed. We were seriously jet-lagged for the first 2 days of the trip in LA so sleep was important, and I have to say that the best nights sleep of my life were in that bed. I can't explain it - it was so comfortable and very big, it must have been queen size...

katchambers 10.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel, Los Angeles

Pure luxury -and booked through the Co op

Advantages: Superb attention to detail Attentive service
Disadvantages: I had to come home

...the beds. At around £600 each Bed and Brakfast for an Easter holiday this was not a cheap holiday, but I regard it as money well spent. I was treated to a holiday that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you Sofitel, I will be back....but I'll bring my own gin next time...

baeswoman 20.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel, Marrakech

Stay and Park

Advantages: Very Convenient for the Terminal
Disadvantages: Quite Expensive

...A flight from Gatwick - the only option for our recent holiday to Bermuda - meant we needed one night's accommodation near to the airport itself, to ensure we had no hold ups on the morning. As we would also need 12 nights parking I scoured the internet for inclusive stay and park deals. This was not really ever going to be a cheap stay because of the parking element. The Sofitel was certainly not the cheapest option but it is attached to North Terminal via a bridge and I felt it was worth paying a little extra for a little bit of indulgence and for the convenience. The actual rate quoted was £160.85 for the Classic room and up to fifteen nights parking. This however excluded the VAT, which is quite an unusual way for UK hotels to quote rates. The rate was room only and did not include breakfast, which was quoted as...

helencbradshaw 01.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel London Gatwick, Crawley

Oh, I wish I was a millionaire.

Advantages: Luxury, great location, great food
Disadvantages: If we're going to nitpick, the lifts take a while to arrive

...The Sofitel Melbourne is a lovely, luxurious 363 room, 5-Star hotel located in the middle of the city in Collins Street, Melbourne. The Sofitel is part of the Accor brand and its website can be visited at www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au The Sofitel is a wonderful hotel, and I highly recommend it to anybody who visits Melbourne and can afford the (admittedly high) room rates it charges. LOCATION: The Sofitel is located at number 25, Collins St. Melbourne, which is right in the heart of the CBD. Many people refer to the hotel as being located in the "Paris end" of Collins Street; so-called because of the preponderance of designer boutiques and trendy cafes and well as well-dressed men and women going to and from their jobs. The hotel is easily reached by taxi, on foot, or by public transport. Located roughly 200 metres up Collins St...

avacarrdo 10.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel, Melbourne